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23-10-2022
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Re: I'm looking for an old customer of mine from the Isle of Wight
I think the guy you are looking for is Steve,and I think his last name is Denton. His forum id is suesi34e, but he has not been active for a long time.
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Re: Air flow
The reason I went for the large pond aeration pump is that it can run continuously (24/7 if necessary). It is quiet compared with even an airbrush compressor, pumps out 80L/min free air (70L/min in a...
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02-09-2021
Thread: Duet Controller or ebay spesh???
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Re: Duet Controller or ebay spesh???
That case is mental ?
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22-08-2021
Thread: Need a bit of help.
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Re: Need a bit of help.
It doesn't have to be the DIR line that breaks. On my machine I have had the same problem with the Z axis and on the 3D printer the Y axis has failed twice causing distorted prints. The Y axis is the...
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13-04-2021
Thread: Free DXF sites
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Free DXF sites
I thought somebody night be interested on these sites published in an All3DP newsletter...
A Daring X-Factor
3axis.co
Scan2CAD
CNC Cookbook
My DXF
CNC Designshop
DXFdownloads
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27-02-2021
Thread: Vacuum cleaner / dust extractor
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Re: Vacuum cleaner / dust extractor
I have been using the Wickes vac for a while now (about 7 years) and waiting for the noisy bugger to blow up, but it seems pretty good still. I have a cyclone and bucket (actually a large glass jar) ...
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29-11-2020
Thread: Laser height positioner
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Re: Laser height positioner
Hi Doddy.
It looks like this
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I bought it as a lockdown toy and it cost £199 from CZ republic. I don't believe 30W from the gun as the power supply is only 12v 5A and it has to power the... -
11-11-2020
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Re: Can I use a mill converted to CNC in manual mode?
I was embarking on a thought exercise about this, regarding my CL300 lathe. It would be useful to have something to CNC cut fancy profiles in brass. My first consideration was a hybrid lathe, but you...
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I thought you might like to see this section on Tools from an Apprentice Training Manual (???):-
TOOLS EXPLAINED
DRILL PRESS : A tall upright machine useful for suddenly snatching flat metal... -
26-07-2020
Thread: Which kit???
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Re: Which kit???
John,
When I lost my licence file, Artsoft were incredibly helpful and quickly sent me a copy. If you have a fully legal licence and have registered with Artsoft, you should be good.
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21-06-2020
Thread: Newbie Question about workpiece holding
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Re: Newbie Question about workpiece holding
I generally use a pocket on a spoil board like wot Jazz said, but I also have 3D printed some plastic 2-4-8 blocks with M6 threads in them and clamp these onto the T slots and use grub screws or long...
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02-05-2020
Thread: Panel Cut-out help please
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Re: Panel Cut-out help please
I just thought you might be interested in one of the results of my search - GrabCAD.com a resource for sharing CAD designs. The contributor who came up was a chinese bloke called Wang King. ?????
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18-04-2020
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Re: Joining wires or using connectors / junction boxes
I would remind you that all wires should be securely held down with cable ties or P-clips to stop the joins flexing. Movement at joints is the most likely place for failure.
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17-02-2020
Thread: Help, Cutting problems
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Re: Help, Cutting problems
What cutter are you using and what is the stepover?
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15-01-2020
Thread: New to CNC
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Re: New to CNC
I use SketchUp for my 3D printing. I would never pay money for it. It is OK if you want a block with a hole in it, but anything more refined is a struggle to draw. Why don't you go straight on to...
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30-12-2019
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Re: Haas is bringing out a desktop cnc mill, Get a Sneak Peek!
Haasholes - it surely is a chinese machine in a purty box. It can machine plastics and wax and probably marzipan and chocolate too.
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22-12-2019
Thread: Christmas Present for My Son
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Christmas Present for My Son
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I did the lithophane a couple of years ago and only just got round to making it up in a frame.
It makes a difference when lit.
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21-12-2019
Thread: Proximity switches or limit switches
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Re: Proximity switches or limit switches
You may wish to revise the end-on approach, the first time you jog into and crush a switch. Don't ask me how I know. They work just as well when the profile just glides in from the side.
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16-12-2019
Thread: What is involved in making this?
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Re: What is involved in making this?
The main thing about the neck plate is the accuracy of the bolt holes, the outline does not have to be super accurate. So you could put the guitar on a piece of paper and mark the hole positions,...
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08-12-2019
Thread: Proximity switches or limit switches
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Re: Proximity switches or limit switches
I think design is a bit of a strong term to apply to my machine. I bought it from a company in Devon!. It came with proximity switches to act as homing reference only. These were mounted axially and...
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08-12-2019
Thread: Proximity switches or limit switches
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Re: Proximity switches or limit switches
A proximity switch is a type of switch. A limit switch is a designated use of a switch. Limit and Home switches can be either electronic, like a proximity switch or mechanical, like a microswitch.
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12-10-2019
Thread: Thinking about a Clarke CL430...
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Re: Thinking about a Clarke CL430...
I have the Amadeal 290-VFF, so out of interest I had a look at the other offerings from Amadeal and they seem to have retracted their catalogue somewhat. There are others that sell the same chinese...
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04-09-2019
Thread: About homing and switches...
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Re: About homing and switches...
As per reply #17 to this thread:
John, this topic was discussed (with the internal circuit you reprint) in 2016, till I got sick of it. The LJ12A3etc is designed for industrial 24v control... -
02-09-2019
Thread: About homing and switches...
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Re: About homing and switches...
Have a look at this thread
http://www.mycncuk.com/threads/10262-Wiring-24v-NPN-Proximity-Switch-to-5v-BOB-Why-does-nt-it-work
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09-07-2019
Thread: Isolation Routing PCBs
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Isolation Routing PCBs
This was my yesterday project ---
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and I briefly mentioned it in another thread.
Doddy - I cut the PCB with a 1mm single flute mill to drill the holes and clear the bulk of the copper,...
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